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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.23, 425.38 and 183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.23, 425.38 and 183.89 is: 253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.23 : 425.38 = 183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.23/425.38 = 183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.23x = 425.38 × 183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.23x = 78,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,223.13/308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.78

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